It’s been a busy couple of weeks. I had a nasty bug for most of the winter (it might have been two or three bugs in a row–not sure). I suppose that’s the fate of an English teacher; grading papers is not the most germ-free activity. Last week I was in Tucson to visit TC […]
I am starting my Spring 2015 tour in Tucson! Thank you to TC Tolbert for arranging this! Casa Libre Tucson, Arizona 85705 Tuesday, March 31 7pm $5 suggested donation Trickhouse Live is an integrative arts series that brings together people working with words, images, sounds, videos, and a variety of performances. The series serves as […]
I was honored to give a plenary speech to an auditorium full of amazing LGBT youth at Models of Pride 20. I was also thrilled to meet and share the stage with Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
So, Walla Walla serves some very good food–it is becoming a winery tourist stop. Alaska Air Lines even lets a passenger bring a box of wine home sans baggage fee! Good to see an air line teaming up with a community like that. I wish there were ways to balance out the need for a […]
Last year, I was asked by the wonderful Carter Sickels to contribute an essay to his book Untangling the Knot: Queer Voices on Marriage, Relationships & Identity. (Ooligan Press) I declined. I had really nothing to say about marriage–I thought the whole marriage push, while admirable, was far from the most pressing issue to address. As […]
Right now, six trans women have been killed this year in the US. I suspect this is not a complete list, and I know this number will grow in the coming months. It doesn’t count the fates of trans women outside of the US, either. Anyone who is surprised by this must understand–this sort of […]
So, on January 24, I gave the concluding keynote speech a the 30th Annual Asian Pacific American Awareness Conference at UC Irvine. It was not my usual conference, and I admit I was nervous to address a event with an Asian-American, rather than LGBTQ focus. But I had such a wonderful time, such a healing and affirming […]
I have just accepted a Keynote Speaker Invitation to the 30th Annual Asian Pacific American Awareness Conference at UC Irvine. I am very excited about this event! yay! I have performed and spoken at many queer events, but I am Asian American, as well. And I have many mixed thoughts on Asian Americans, families, communities. […]